 1975 914 1.8L-Going Forward In Reverse, Forward in Reverse |
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| ballsyfacts914 |
 Aug 28 2019, 08:25 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California  |
So...just got my 914, as in today and my first spin was great, all my dreams came true. Then I couldn't get it into 1st gear. After some research, thought I found a solution but then I couldn't get it out of the garage as reverse made it go forward, could get it into 1st though so got that going for me. I am a novice and I expected some issues but dang! Any suggestions?
Thanks to all in advance! |
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| PanelBilly |
Sep 1 2019, 01:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,907 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I’ve had good luck adjusting the connection where the rod under the tunnel meets the shifter. Mark the post and connector one of those white felt pens so you have a reference point to tell you where you started. Moving it over one spline can make the difference between finding reverse or second. It a pain to work in the tight space but it can be done.
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| ballsyfacts914 |
Sep 1 2019, 01:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Sep 1 2019, 02:22 PM)  I’ve had good luck adjusting the connection where the rod under the tunnel meets the shifter. Mark the post and connector one of those white felt pens so you have a reference point to tell you where you started. Moving it over one spline can make the difference between finding reverse or second. It a pain to work in the tight space but it can be done. Are you referring to the linkage while sitting in the car? Could you please send a pic? Also, when I attempted this previously, assuming I am correct about your suggestion, I ultimately inserted the linkage, where it connects to the shifter under the shifter, all the way in. I am assuming you mean that connection and that it needs to be adjusted? Thanks again |
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ballsyfacts914 1975 914 1.8L-Going Forward In Reverse Aug 28 2019, 08:25 PM
SirAndy :wttc:
Not trying to be condescending but are yo... Aug 28 2019, 08:35 PM rhodyguy You have to push against a spring loaded plate for... Aug 28 2019, 08:54 PM
ballsyfacts914 I appreciate all the responses, I can shift throug... Aug 29 2019, 12:52 PM wes This is a jok right? Aug 28 2019, 10:04 PM ballsyfacts914 Nope, wish it wasn't. Aug 29 2019, 12:48 PM Mblizzard
If the shift components are worn it can be a Ze... Aug 29 2019, 06:53 AM jcd914 :wttc:
Check the shift linkage bushing, they can... Aug 29 2019, 08:39 AM ballsyfacts914 Oh yeah, I will say I was initially confused but I... Aug 29 2019, 12:47 PM Mblizzard What year is your car?
Can you get into reverse w... Aug 29 2019, 01:11 PM ballsyfacts914
What year is your car?
Can you get into reverse ... Aug 29 2019, 01:47 PM Mblizzard
What year is your car?
Can you get into reverse... Aug 29 2019, 01:59 PM ballsyfacts914
[quote name='ballsyfacts914' post='2742553' date=... Aug 29 2019, 02:58 PM Spoke
... If I leave in reverse and start the car it go... Aug 29 2019, 02:11 PM ballsyfacts914
... If I leave in reverse and start the car it g... Aug 29 2019, 03:06 PM rhodyguy You need to inspect the whole linkage. Sorta ok on... Aug 29 2019, 03:28 PM fiacra
So...just got my 914, as in today and my first sp... Aug 29 2019, 03:35 PM ballsyfacts914
So...just got my 914, as in today and my first s... Aug 29 2019, 05:13 PM Krieger Check the amount of play in the clutch pedal. If ... Aug 29 2019, 05:34 PM SirAndy Check the cone setscrew at the shift coupler right... Aug 29 2019, 08:04 PM ballsyfacts914
Check the cone setscrew at the shift coupler righ... Aug 29 2019, 08:37 PM Superhawk996 Adjustment of all shift linkage and having all the... Aug 30 2019, 07:03 AM ballsyfacts914 OK, checked the set screw behind the firewall and ... Sep 1 2019, 12:46 PM DickSteinkamp
OK, checked the set screw behind the firewall and... Sep 1 2019, 01:10 PM ballsyfacts914
OK, checked the set screw behind the firewall an... Sep 1 2019, 01:47 PM Superhawk996 Also under that big plastic cover there is another... Sep 1 2019, 01:13 PM rhodyguy To be clear. When running and you push the lever H... Sep 2 2019, 10:59 AM ballsyfacts914
To be clear. When running and you push the lever ... Sep 2 2019, 11:09 AM rhodyguy What have you taken off and put back on? Other tha... Sep 2 2019, 11:20 AM ballsyfacts914
What have you taken off and put back on? Other th... Sep 2 2019, 11:55 AM ballsyfacts914 Also, for the front linkage, the one I can access ... Sep 2 2019, 01:54 PM rhodyguy "assume" or you've tried? I wouldn... Sep 2 2019, 03:26 PM ballsyfacts914
"assume" or you've tried? I wouldn... Sep 2 2019, 04:15 PM rhodyguy No. Sep 2 2019, 05:51 PM ballsyfacts914
No.
Fair enough, thanks Sep 2 2019, 08:44 PM ballsyfacts914 I wanted to thank everyone for providing tips and ... Sep 8 2019, 12:22 PM fiacra
I wanted to thank everyone for providing tips and... Sep 8 2019, 01:44 PM |
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